If you were one of the more than 1,600 guests who attended one of the two performances last year, you know that this was not your average Christmas concert! It’s a fun-filled, hour-long celebration of Christmas highlighted by solo performances from a gifted cast of musicians who are accompanied by the audience in singing popular…
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December 2024, Front Page
Christmas Golf Cart Parade and Fireworks!
You’re invited to enjoy some holiday cheer to celebrate this special time of year! The annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade from Palo Verde to Cottonwood takes place Friday, Dec. 6. Deck out your golf cart to be in the parade or watch the decorated carts along the parade route. Merriment Begins at Palo Verde You…
December 2024, Front Page
IronOaks Tennis Club Members Are National Champions!
Carole Rockland Congratulations to National Champions Mary Ellen O’Brien, Ellen Maurer, and Kay Wengert! Playing as part of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Mountain View Tennis Center’s team, they came home with the National Championship title in the USTA Adult League 55+ 7.0 division. In the final four competition in Scottsdale, the…
November 2024, Front Page
It Takes a Village
Barb Jorgensen How many volunteers does it take to run one of the largest multi-community tennis charity events? Over 60 volunteer positions have been filled thus far! The list of volunteers to pull this off is mind-blowing. It’s an “all hands on deck” affair, and we are very thankful to each and every one of…
November 2024, Front Page
Mistletoe Martini Christmas Gala
Jeanne Becker Ticket sales are underway for this year’s Mistletoe Martini Christmas Gala. Event coordinators Jan Hawkes, Jeanne Duncan, Jade Neff, and Karen McGowan are arranging a very glamorous and elegant semi-formal dinner/dance to be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood Country Club. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with…
November 2024, Front Page
Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk
Sandy Ketterer Oakwood Unit 36C invites all Sun Lakes residents and their guests to join us for the 20th Annual Diamond Lake Luminaria and Food Donation Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bundle up and bring a flashlight. Enjoy a beautiful stroll around Diamond Lake as you…
November 2024, Front Page
Join Us for Adventure
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Looking for adventure beyond the borders of Sun Lakes and SunBird? Like the idea of hiking with others? Come join the Sun Lakes Hiking Club. We are a friendly, inclusive group that welcomes all able-bodied hiking enthusiasts! Our club’s goal is to make group hiking fun, challenging, social, and…
October 2024, Front Page
Free Tennis Classes in Full Swing at Cottonwood Tennis Club
Barb Jorgensen Free tennis classes are being offered on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood tennis courts. The classes are open to anyone interested in learning tennis. You do not have to be a member of Cottonwood Tennis Club. You only need to live in the Sun Lakes area. This is a Cottonwood Palo…
October 2024, Front Page
Better Than You Think
Nancy Patterson Hey Ho! Citrus Sharers here. We are the citrus picking folks who come to life in January, and we’re still looking for a couple of people to be team leaders. Maybe I need to explain to you what the team leaders actually do. First, you need to know that you’d already have an…
October 2024, Front Page
Halloween Dinner Dance October 27
John Yu The 2024 Halloween Ball on Sunday, Oct. 27, will thrill you with music, dinner, and dance in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. Come for a dance lesson from 4 to 4:45 p.m. or just come to the dinner dance from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A special dinner menu with a great variety of…